Having
recently watched James Bond’s SkyFall (again) it got me thinking how James Bond
would make a great sales professional, his confidence, professionalism and
ability to get the job done under any circumstance could make him a great Field
Salesman.
Bond
would have a licence to sell and here’s why he would be the best in his field:
Preparation – He is prepared for any
occasion, each mission planned from the very beginning. He always has a Plan B
in case things don’t go his way and would use this same preparation with every
sales meeting, knowing how he was going to close before he stepped foot in the
door but have a contingency plan in place for any given moment.
Looks the Part – Bond takes pride in his
appearance, his dress is immaculate no matter the occasion. He would be the
sharpest dressed person in the room and would instantly impress a potential
client. It’s always a good start to a meeting when you walk in with a fresh
pressed suit on; it instils a winning mentality and confidence.
Confident – Bond always remains calm and
confident until victory no matter what obstacles are put in his way and always
gets the girl no matter how much they try to resist. Whether it be what he is
wearing or how he approaches women, Bond’s confidence would come across in any
sales meeting and each client would be putty in his hands.
Prepared to take risks – Life is a balance of taking
risks and being cautious but Bond takes more risks than most. He makes his own
luck by taking calculated risks, he doesn’t worry about rejection and he steps
out of his comfort zone but often comes out on top. As they say nothing
ventured, nothing gained. Bond makes his own luck.
Ahead of the curve – Bond always has the best
gadgets, whether it is an exploding pen or a laser cutting wrist watch he is
always ahead of the curve. As a sales professional Bond would no doubt have the
latest I-Pad and smartphone ready for any sales meeting or reacting to social
media.
A Winner – Bond has a winning mentality
and never settles for second best, he always comes out on top. He would be the
example to follow within any sales team and would be an inspirational figure
ready to close any deal on the front line.
Written by Liam Oakes
Liam is the Office Manager at
Aaron Wallis and has been with the company for 3 years after having a career
with the RAF; Liam has helped hundreds of Sales Professionals secure a new
Sales role and ensures that Aaron Wallis runs smoothly.
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